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Parallel Port, Problems, Action, Serial Port Problems

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Parallel Port Problems Parallel port cannot be accessed. Action Verify that: 1. Each port is assigned a unique address (not set to Disabled). Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to check the setting. For instructions, refer to "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program" on page 37. 2. The parallel-port adapter, if you added one, is properly installed and firmly seated. Refer to Installing Options in Your Personal Computer for instructions on adding adapters. If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer serviced. Serial Port Problems Serial port cannot be accessed. Action Verify that: 1. Each port is assigned a unique address (not set to Disabled). Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to check the setting. For instructions, refer to "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program" on page 37. 2. The serial-port adapter, if you added one, is properly installed and firmly seated. Refer to Installing Options in Your Personal Computer for instructions on adding adapters. If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer serviced. Chapter 6. Solving Problems 97

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Parallel Port
Problems
Action
Parallel port cannot be
accessed.
Verify that:
1.
Each port is assigned a unique address (not set to Disabled).
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to check the
setting.
For instructions, refer to “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on page
37.
2.
The parallel-port adapter, if you added one, is properly
installed and firmly seated.
Refer to
Installing Options in Your
Personal Computer
for instructions on adding adapters.
If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer
serviced.
Serial Port Problems
Action
Serial port cannot be
accessed.
Verify that:
1.
Each port is assigned a unique address (not set to Disabled).
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to check the
setting.
For instructions, refer to “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on page
37.
2.
The serial-port adapter, if you added one, is properly installed
and firmly seated.
Refer to
Installing Options in Your Personal
Computer
for instructions on adding adapters.
If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer
serviced.
Chapter 6.
Solving Problems
97